Building strategy debate set for Edinburgh
A group of policy-shapers, building experts, academics and commentators will convene in Edinburgh tomorrow (Friday 25 January) to debate Scotland’s built environment strategy.
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CALA breaks ground on new Aberdeen development
CALA Homes has commenced work on a new 401-home development in Aberdeen.
The Persley Den development is situated to the south of the River Don...
600-home Stirlingshire development decision overturned
THE Court of Session has overturned a Scottish Government decision to deny planning permission for the 600-home Airthrey Kerse development in Stirlingshire.
Graham’s the Family...
HR chief looks to make a positive impact at M-Pact
LOANHEAD-based building services specialist M-Pact has appointed the firm's first HR manager.
Yvonne Jack has taken on the role in a move M-Pact said illustrates...
SELECT builds on campaign brick by brick
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade association SELECT has launched a new online ‘wall of support’ as part of its campaign for recognition of electricians as a profession.
SELECT,...
First steel erected on Mackintosh ‘box’ project
THE first major milestone has been reached in a project to safeguard one of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s most revered works – The Hill House...
Anderson returns to DM Hall in senior role
GAVIN Anderson has been appointed as an associate at DM Hall's west of Scotland commercial property team.
The move marks a return to the business for...
Charity helpline provides over £1m to sector in 2018
A helpline for the construction industry has provided over £1 million of charitable services to support the wellbeing of the sector’s workforce, it has...
Edinburgh Marina Clubhouse plans unveiled
EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has unveiled details of the new Edinburgh Marina Clubhouse.
The facility will be a yachting and entertainment hotspot for boat owners, visitors...
Jobs boost as builders’ merchant opens Elgin branch
MKM Building Supplies has opened a new branch in Elgin, creating 12 jobs in the process.
The branch will offer a "full portfolio" of products...
CCG names new construction division MD
DAVID Wylie has been appointed managing director at CCG (Scotland) Ltd's construction division.
Cambuslang-based CCG – which specialises in offsite methods – said David will...
Dunbar school to mark completion of £10m extension
DUNBAR Grammar School is holding a ‘Doors Open Day’ on January 26 following completion of a £10 million extension.
The L-shaped extension includes a home...
Livingston doors and windows supplier outlines expansion plans
LIVINGSTON-based doors and windows supplier Stevenswood is to open 12 new trade centres across the UK.
The firm wants to grow turnover by £10 million...
East Renfrewshire MP congratulates award-winning site manager
PAUL Masterton MP has visited Mactaggart & Mickel’s Milverton Grange development in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, where he congratulated the firm's award-winning site manager Garry Henderson.
Garry...
£100m Glasgow build-to-rent development gets the go-ahead
DEVELOPERS have been given the green light to build a new 498-apartment build-to-rent project on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow.
The £100...
Spray foam insulation tipped to help tackle fuel poverty
THE British Urethane Foam Contractors Association (BUFCA) has urged specifiers and landlords to evaluate the energy performance of their housing during the Big Energy...
Graham backs Ayrshire event to attract females into construction
GRAHAM has supported an event at Ayrshire College with the intention of encouraging young females to consider a career in construction or civil engineering.
150...
MD appointed for Robertson Eastern business
ROBERTSON has announced the appointment of Gordon Milne as managing director of its Eastern construction business.
Gordon will lead the contractor’s operations in the Aberdeenshire,...
Glasgow Housing Association generates £2bn for Scots economy, report finds
SOCIAL housing in Glasgow has generated £2 billion for the Scottish economy, a new report has revealed.
The study, by the Fraser of Allander Institute...
Mactaggart & Mickel appoints first female MD to spearhead English expansion
Mactaggart & Mickel has announced the appointment of its first female MD in the housebuilder’s history.
Homes director Joanne Casey is taking on the newly...
